First Mate – The Cirdan Sailing Trust
Salary: From £26,000 pa pro rata
Closing Date: 31st October 2024
Interview Date: 4th November Maldon, Essex
Based: UK wide, with particular focus on North Fambridge, Ipswich and Gosport.
Contract Type: Fixed
Dates: Start Date 3rd February 2025, End Date 7th November 2025 but can be negotiated.
Who We Are
The Cirdan Sailing Trust is a charity that has been operating for over 40 years specialising in enabling groups of young people and individuals, particularly those who are disadvantaged in some way, to experience the challenge and adventure of life at sea on large sailing vessels.
We have a fleet of three vessels; Queen Galadriel, a 32m 1937 Baltic Trader, Faramir a 22m Bermudian Ketch and Duet a 20m classic yawl from 1912.
The Role
The Cirdan Sailing Trust is recruiting a First Mate to work across our fleet of sailing vessels working directly with disadvantaged young people from across the UK providing them with life changing experiences.
The First Mate is expected to assist the Skipper in the delivery of voyages and help ensure the smooth operation of the vessel.
The First Mate will take an active role in helping to ensure that the fleet is maintained to the highest standards including working on the annual refit programme and routine maintenance and checks throughout the season.
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements
– Hold a Commercially Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification
– Hold a RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification
– Hold a ENG1 Medical Certificate
– Has experience of sailing traditional / large sailing vessels.
– Be flexible as the role involves working across our fleet of vessels in various locations around the UK.
– Have an empathy with young people and the wide range of challenges that they face.
– Undertake an enhanced DBS check.
– Have a desire to develop junior members of crew and volunteers
In Return
3 weeks on – 1 week off rota
Travel contribution for scheduled leave periods during the sailing season
Access to Wellbeing support for all staff
Pension Scheme
How To Apply
Applications can be made by sending a CV and covering statement to [email protected]. Please note the interview dates stated and if you cannot attend this date please let us know in your application so that an alternative date can be discussed. Where possible, interviews are conducted aboard one of our vessels.
Please note that an offer of employment can only be made to those with the existing right to live and work in the UK.